It is a 10 day online course, 4 hours per day.
The course has the aim to examine in depth the topics in the MCA Oral Examination Syllabus (MSN 1858 (M+F) annex A)
Therefore, we strongly suggest to study all topics inside the above indicated syllabus, before attending the course, especially the following subjects in “ Navigational Safety:
Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch;
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;
Plan and conduct a passage Including Chartwork and Position Determination.
Moreover, we will offer you for free a 1 day (2 hours) online meeting Lecturer/Students for 5 weeks after the end of the course, for monitoring and supporting the students during their personal studying.
It is a 5 day course.
The MCA requires a classroom attendance rate of at least 90% for the issuing of the course completion certificate.
The EDH course forms part of the education and training required to obtain a UK yacht Certificate of Competency. The EDH course provides an understanding of safe working practices with regard to seamanship, cargo work, anchor procedures, pilot ladders and means of access, shipboard organisation and associated topics.
Further information about the course requirements can be found in MSN 1862.
Note: before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing service in vessels of 15m or more is required.
After 01 January 2017, this certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your Certificate of Competency.
